Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is reportedly set to formally launch a campaign for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat.
Durham leaders, immigrant advocates condemn ICE presence at courthouse
Durham government officials and advocates for immigrants on Wednesday condemned the presence of four plainclothes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at the Durham County Courthouse to detain a man due to make his first court appearance.
Lieutenant Governor Hunt Appointed to Executive Committee of National Lieutenant Governors Association
Last week, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt was appointed to the Executive Committee of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) at the NLGA Annual Meeting.
Federal Audit Gives N.C. OSH a 'Clean Bill of Health'
RALEIGH, NC — Labor Commissioner Farley is proud to share that the FY 2024 OSHA Federal Annual Monitoring Evaluation (FAME) Report gives high marks to the N.C. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Division. From construction sites to care facilities, NCDOL continues to protect North Carolina’s workforce through strong enforcement, proactive outreach, and data-driven improvements.
OVERRIDE TIME: Senate Plans to Return to Override Gov. Stein's Vetoes on July 29
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Senate will reconvene on Tuesday, July 29, to take up all seven of the vetoes Gov. Josh Stein has returned to the Senate, as well as any successful overrides from the House.
John Hood: Health Bill Shows All Is Not Lost
RALEIGH — Are today’s elected leaders incapable of addressing public problems in a serious, respectful, bipartisan manner? If your answer is yes, I’ll concede that you have a strong case. Congress just enacted a sweeping reconciliation bill by the narrowest of margins, with no Democrats in favor. Neither party exhibits any serious intention to close our yawning federal deficits. Current and would-be officeholders seem more interested in talking up conspiracy theories than talking down political tensions or taking on tough issues.
NCDHHS, First Lady Anna Stein Celebrate Launch of Unshame NC
RALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and First Lady Anna Stein, in collaboration with Shatterproof, announce the launch of the Unshame North Carolina (Unshame NC) campaign to end stigma related to substance use disorder. Unshame NC has two primary goals: to increase knowledge and awareness of substance use disorder and promote medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) as a treatment option.
North Carolina election officials: No voters will be removed over missing information
The state election board announced plans to collect missing identifiers from more than 100,000 voters, but said all will remain on the registration rolls.
Sens. Budd, Justice, Hawley, Ricketts Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency of Foreign Funds Fueling Left-Wing Agitators
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) led his colleagues in introducing the Foreign Registration Obligations for Nonprofit Transparency (FRONT) Act today, which would require nonprofits in the United States that receive funding from foreign principals in countries of concern, such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, and Cuba, to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). The bill would also require nonprofits to disclose the activities they use foreign funds to engage in to mitigate future unrest.
Governor Stein Statement on Senate Bill 382 Litigation
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that he would not appeal the trial court’s ruling in litigation involving Senate Bill 382’s changes to the structure of the State Highway Patrol. Governor Stein released the following statement about his decision:
John Hood: Patriots Lit Torches for Liberty — Literally
RALEIGH — It was 250 years ago this week that Patriot militiamen carried out the first military operation of the Revolutionary War in what became the Tar Heel State. There was no pitched battle. No one died. But the Patriots made their point: reasserting British control over North Carolina would be no easy task.
Senate Defense Bill Includes Dozens of Budd-Led Provisions to Boost America’s Military Readiness & End Affirmative Action at Service Academies
Washington, D.C.—Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), a Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), recently voted to advance the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the Senate floor after securing numerous provisions to improve readiness and quality of life for our troops, increase funding for North Carolina military installations, protect the homeland, and strengthen alliances.
Blake Boykin to Run for North Carolina House Pledges to Lead on Education, Job Creation
Blake Boykin, businessman, and the Chairman of the Wilson County Board of Education, announced today that he will run for North Carolina House in the November 3, 2026 election. Boykin, a Republican, will challenge the Democratic State Representative for the 24th House District seat, which includes all of Wilson County and part of Nash County.
Budd, Lee Introduce Bill to Protect Americans’ Right to Control Their Digital Assets and Secure Individual Financial Freedom
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) was joined by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) in reintroducing the Keep Your Coins Act to ensure that the federal government cannot infringe upon an individual’s right to control their digital assets.
John Hood: Policy Research Has Its Limitations
RALEIGH — If I didn’t believe public-policy research mattered, I wouldn’t have spent so much of my career commissioning and funding it.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect $165 Million for NC Public Schools and Nearly 1,000 NC Educator Jobs
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 24 other states sued to prevent the federal government from cutting funds for North Carolina’s schools and educators. Without the $6.8 billion in nationwide federal funds – which Congress has already approved – North Carolina’s schools will lose more than $165 million in public education funding and nearly 1,000 educators across the state will lose their jobs. The cuts make up nearly 10 percent of all of the state’s federal educational funding.
Op-Ed: Now Is the Time to Maximize—Not Reduce— Investment in America’s Innovation Leaders
What do North Carolina’s incredible universities have in common, in addition to diehard fans? More than you might think.
Tillis’ Retirement Triggers Senate Race Shake-Up in North Carolina
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis’ decision not to seek a third term in 2026 has upended North Carolina politics, opening a high-stakes U.S. Senate race in a key battleground state. The announcement has drawn attention from both parties, with several prominent North Carolina Democrats and Republicans weighing potential bids for the open seat.
North Carolina Named 2025 Top State for Business
Raleigh, NC — Today, North Carolina has been named the 2025 "Top State for Business" by CNBC. This is North Carolina's third Top States crown in the last four years.
BACK ON TOP: North Carolina Returns to No. 1 in CNBC's 'Top States for Business' Rankings
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina returned to the No. 1 spot in CNBC's "Top States for Business" rankings this year. Since 2019, North Carolina has ranked in the top three states for business and was previously the top state in 2022 and 2023.